Skip the sketchy downloads. Go to AnkiWeb, search “Core 2k/6k Vocabulary Optimized Japanese,” download the deck, then use the export feature to generate your own clean PDF. Then get back to listening, reading, and speaking—because no PDF, however long, can replace real practice. Did you find this guide helpful? Share your own experience with frequency lists in the comments below.

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